This is so exciting to see! I bought a pad of the Canson paper to test out and have been hearing good things. It was really cool to see this side-by-side comparison - those background colours really popped on the Canson.
@hollyrichensart the background really did surprise me. I wasn't expecting that at all because up to this point I thought Pastelmat showed colours well but the Canson was just another level. Can't wait to plan more tutorials on it 😁
Thank you so much for a highly detailed comparison! You are very generous with your tutorials and knowledge. I will keep using Pastelmat for the time being and maybe check out the new paper once it is widely available. That was a very interesting video! ❤
@Lizziebird-pg4gj my pleasure =). So pleased it was helpful. I'm going to plan a few more projects on the Canson just to see whether adjusting a couple of techniques will work better on that paper but I certainly have no issues layering fine, light details on Pastelmat. I'll have the full time lapse video with voice over of the Pastelmat version here on UA-cam soon =).
@audreyhogg9488 thank you 🥰. I'm going to plan more tutorials on this Canson paper. I'm really looking forward to continuing to test out different fur types on it. And I LOVE the paper colours it comes in. Some of them are just stunning.
As much as this is not where I am at with our teacher. I find all the tutorials very easy to follow and know when I get there I will be looking this up-wonderful videos! Thank you.
Hi Zara, thanks for such a good description and demo of how this Canson paper reacts to pastel and pan pastel. It looks as though, as you mentioned you can plan to draw certain subjects that would suit the Canson paper in the future. But it's clear to me if you want to achieve the fine details as you can Zara, it's going to be best to use the Pastelmat paper. 😀
@deniseclarkart my pleasure. So pleased the video was helpful =). I think the more the Canson paper is used we'll know more about what it can do. I certainly struggled getting the fine, smooth details I love to capture in my drawings which I have no issue with at all on Pastelmat but whether adjusting techniques on the Canson might mean that also would work is going to be a bit of trial and error. I absolutely love the paper colours in the Canson - they're gorgeous but the finer, lighter details were far more difficult to achieve. I do love just how many layers, delicate pencil details that can be achieved on Pastelmat.
I found the Velvet to have brighter tones...when you get into other colors...they really pop more than Pastelmat. I also like using sticks and mark making with the velvet. Ooh and you can wash it off too!!❤
@mkb458 I'm really keen to plan different animals on the Canson paper and continue to see how it works. I definitely preferred how the colours pop on the Canson. Absolutely stunning colour saturation and bolder as well. I love the paper colours in the Canson velvet as well. Very much looking forward to trying them and maybe planning another white fur subject to try a slightly different technique to get more clarity on the white details. I haven't tried soft pastel sticks on it yet so will definitely give thar a try 😁
Thank you for this review, Zara, very useful. And the panda is amazing as always :) would be interesting to see a Koala from you, our something less furry, like a hippo. :)
@andreakaraszi3311 my pleasure =). So pleased it was helpful. Absolutely! Both are great suggestions. I actually have a Koala photo I've been meaning to use so I can make that happen 😁
Great comparison! Cheers!. Did you have any issues with removing or covering your line art on the Canson? What did you use to transfer your line art? Iv’e occasionally had difficulty going over Saral transfer lines on Pastelmat.
Hi Zara, i know its a month old video but still hope you see my comment. Have you seen that clairfontaine just launch a new paper called Pastelgrain? Once its really out, would be great to see a video on testing that. :)
Hi Andrea, I have seen that new paper was launched but from what I can see on it's description it's more textured, grittier like sand paper. I can certainly give it a try and review it. I am going to be working on another project on the black Canson velvet paper this month so that video will be coming up soon.
This is so exciting to see! I bought a pad of the Canson paper to test out and have been hearing good things. It was really cool to see this side-by-side comparison - those background colours really popped on the Canson.
@hollyrichensart the background really did surprise me. I wasn't expecting that at all because up to this point I thought Pastelmat showed colours well but the Canson was just another level. Can't wait to plan more tutorials on it 😁
Thank you so much for a highly detailed comparison! You are very generous with your tutorials and knowledge. I will keep using Pastelmat for the time being and maybe check out the new paper once it is widely available. That was a very interesting video! ❤
@Lizziebird-pg4gj my pleasure =). So pleased it was helpful. I'm going to plan a few more projects on the Canson just to see whether adjusting a couple of techniques will work better on that paper but I certainly have no issues layering fine, light details on Pastelmat. I'll have the full time lapse video with voice over of the Pastelmat version here on UA-cam soon =).
Lovely tutorial, Zara, I’m looking forward to following the full version on Patreon. Interesting to know more about the new Canson paper.
@audreyhogg9488 thank you 🥰. I'm going to plan more tutorials on this Canson paper. I'm really looking forward to continuing to test out different fur types on it. And I LOVE the paper colours it comes in. Some of them are just stunning.
I've always loved watching your videos, where you give the viewer such wonderful narration throughout your processes! Beautiful work, as always,Zara!!
@momasan2 thank you so much that's so kind ❤️. So pleased you find them helpful 😊
Fabulous comparison & very helpful. Your work is BEAUTIFUL!!!
@MsRavenCrowe thank you so much that's really kind ❤️.
Very great comparison. I don't use pastels or pencils, but it was interesting to see the difference between these two papers.
@@mimisart it was interesting to see how both papers compared. I'll be experimenting a little more with the Canson
Thank you for tutorial ❤
@@sandydimarco2651 my pleasure =)
As much as this is not where I am at with our teacher. I find all the tutorials very easy to follow and know when I get there I will be looking this up-wonderful videos! Thank you.
@@barbarabarb.manolache4376 so pleased to hear you find them easy to follow 🥰.
Hi Zara, thanks for such a good description and demo of how this Canson paper reacts to pastel and pan pastel. It looks as though, as you mentioned you can plan to draw certain subjects that would suit the Canson paper in the future. But it's clear to me if you want to achieve the fine details as you can Zara, it's going to be best to use the Pastelmat paper. 😀
@deniseclarkart my pleasure. So pleased the video was helpful =). I think the more the Canson paper is used we'll know more about what it can do. I certainly struggled getting the fine, smooth details I love to capture in my drawings which I have no issue with at all on Pastelmat but whether adjusting techniques on the Canson might mean that also would work is going to be a bit of trial and error. I absolutely love the paper colours in the Canson - they're gorgeous but the finer, lighter details were far more difficult to achieve. I do love just how many layers, delicate pencil details that can be achieved on Pastelmat.
I found the Velvet to have brighter tones...when you get into other colors...they really pop more than Pastelmat. I also like using sticks and mark making with the velvet. Ooh and you can wash it off too!!❤
@mkb458 I'm really keen to plan different animals on the Canson paper and continue to see how it works. I definitely preferred how the colours pop on the Canson. Absolutely stunning colour saturation and bolder as well. I love the paper colours in the Canson velvet as well. Very much looking forward to trying them and maybe planning another white fur subject to try a slightly different technique to get more clarity on the white details. I haven't tried soft pastel sticks on it yet so will definitely give thar a try 😁
Id really love to see you do an Australian sambar deer stag! @zaratomsart
Thank you for this review, Zara, very useful. And the panda is amazing as always :) would be interesting to see a Koala from you, our something less furry, like a hippo. :)
@andreakaraszi3311 my pleasure =). So pleased it was helpful. Absolutely! Both are great suggestions. I actually have a Koala photo I've been meaning to use so I can make that happen 😁
Love this. Would you be open to a landscape on the velvet?❤
@autumnrain1892 thank you 😊. Yes absolutely. I can certainly plan something like that on the Velvet =)
Huge Pastelmat fan but would love to try the Velvet. Haven't been able to find it in South Africa..
@esmegelling6854 I love Pastelmat. I'll be experimenting with the Canson a little more. It should be more easily available very soon 🤞
Little art shop in george. Just got some!
Great comparison! Cheers!.
Did you have any issues with removing or covering your line art on the Canson? What did you use to transfer your line art? Iv’e occasionally had difficulty going over Saral transfer lines on Pastelmat.
Do you use oil based pencils on top of the underpainting for the hair/fur? Of pastel pencils? (On the velvet you used white charcoal)?
@@juul7737 pastel pencils =).
Hi Zara, i know its a month old video but still hope you see my comment. Have you seen that clairfontaine just launch a new paper called Pastelgrain? Once its really out, would be great to see a video on testing that. :)
Hi Andrea, I have seen that new paper was launched but from what I can see on it's description it's more textured, grittier like sand paper. I can certainly give it a try and review it. I am going to be working on another project on the black Canson velvet paper this month so that video will be coming up soon.